Grandmaster Jemal Hasan - Beaten but Never Broken

In this powerful episode, Grandmaster Jemal Hasan, 9th Dan black belt and founder of the Olympic Martial Arts Centre, shares his journey from war-torn Cyprus to training champions. With over 50 years of teaching, he unpacks the discipline, faith, and resilience that shaped his life and legacy.

A huge thanks to Jemal for such an amazing discussion.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:31 - The Division of Cyprus
00:04:00 - The Impacts of War on Jemal's Family
00:10:55 - Moving to Australia
00:12:43 - Working at Age 14
00:15:38 - Starting Taekwondo & Trouble in the Streets
00:20:40 - Marrying at Age 17
00:23:26 - Finding His Faith
00:25:59 - Socialism & Zakat
00:29:33 - Accepting Islam Completely
00:36:28 - Training Martial Arts in the Mosque
00:40:26 - Advice & Guidance for the Community
00:45:44 - Staying on the Right Path
00:50:38 - Having His Strength Tested
00:55:55 - What Makes a Great Fighter?
01:04:02 - The Risks & Challenges of Business Ownership
01:13:50 - The Importance of Activism in the Community
01:20:08 - The Joys of Seeing his Students Growth
01:26:23 - Grandmaster Jemal Hasan's "I Am" Statement